Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in cash flow, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends. The portfolio is rebalanced Every 3 months.
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The earliest data available for this chart is Jun 4, 2013, corresponding to the inception date of BNDX
Returns By Period
As of Apr 2, 2026, the cash flow returned 2.59% Year-To-Date and 6.39% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio cash flow | 0.26% | -2.12% | 2.59% | 3.77% | 11.34% | 9.32% | 5.08% | 6.39% |
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SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 0.16% | -2.44% | 12.35% | 13.88% | 13.89% | 11.70% | 8.35% | 12.30% |
VYM Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 0.11% | -2.81% | 3.80% | 6.43% | 17.34% | 14.92% | 11.04% | 11.27% |
VTIP Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | 0.23% | 0.26% | 1.11% | 1.40% | 4.15% | 4.67% | 3.51% | 3.08% |
LQD iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | 0.42% | -1.17% | 0.15% | -0.08% | 4.82% | 4.23% | 0.20% | 2.67% |
IGIB iShares Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.28% | -1.22% | -0.09% | 0.64% | 6.22% | 5.69% | 1.64% | 3.12% |
BNDX Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | -0.10% | -1.55% | -0.08% | 0.10% | 2.63% | 3.79% | 0.18% | 1.74% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 1.36% | -4.43% | 3.06% | 1.04% | 2.95% | 7.33% | 3.14% | 4.85% |
VNQI Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF | -0.29% | -7.28% | -2.23% | -1.45% | 15.05% | 7.76% | -0.35% | 2.56% |
IDV iShares International Select Dividend ETF | 0.30% | 0.77% | 8.93% | 19.54% | 44.88% | 22.73% | 12.82% | 10.28% |
SHV iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF | 0.04% | 0.30% | 0.86% | 1.84% | 4.01% | 4.70% | 3.20% | 2.17% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 5, 2013, cash flow's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.53%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 10.9 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +7.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -11.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, cash flow closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +4.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -7.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.01% | 3.05% | -3.76% | 0.42% | 2.59% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 1.70% | 1.75% | -0.79% | -0.56% | 1.64% | 2.28% | 0.35% | 2.69% | 0.89% | -0.34% | 1.65% | 0.00% | 11.78% |
| 2024 | -0.73% | 0.54% | 2.70% | -3.00% | 2.72% | -0.24% | 3.92% | 2.53% | 2.10% | -1.99% | 2.49% | -3.70% | 7.20% |
| 2023 | 4.64% | -3.17% | -0.06% | 1.01% | -3.36% | 2.83% | 2.29% | -1.87% | -2.99% | -2.27% | 6.43% | 4.93% | 8.04% |
| 2022 | -2.20% | -1.55% | 0.97% | -4.14% | 1.13% | -5.61% | 4.12% | -3.46% | -7.09% | 3.57% | 6.25% | -2.13% | -10.51% |
| 2021 | -0.81% | 2.00% | 3.44% | 2.35% | 1.60% | -0.01% | 1.09% | 0.93% | -2.63% | 2.59% | -1.60% | 3.89% | 13.39% |
Benchmark Metrics
cash flow has an annualized alpha of 0.56%, beta of 0.48, and R² of 0.78 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 05, 2013.
- This portfolio participated in 59.62% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 50.14% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.48 indicates this portfolio moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index — a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 0.56%
- Beta
- 0.48
- R²
- 0.78
- Upside Capture
- 50.14%
- Downside Capture
- 59.62%
Expense Ratio
cash flow has an expense ratio of 0.17%, which is considered low. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.
Top 10 holdings
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
cash flow ranks 52 for risk / return — on par with similar portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.33 | 0.88 | +0.45 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.89 | 1.37 | +0.52 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.28 | 1.21 | +0.07 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.69 | 1.39 | +0.30 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.56 | 6.43 | +1.13 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 40 | 0.89 | 1.34 | 1.19 | 1.09 | 3.69 |
VYM Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 60 | 1.15 | 1.65 | 1.25 | 1.59 | 6.96 |
VTIP Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | 93 | 2.18 | 3.31 | 1.47 | 4.13 | 13.26 |
LQD iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | 37 | 0.73 | 1.03 | 1.14 | 1.50 | 4.10 |
IGIB iShares Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 66 | 1.29 | 1.80 | 1.24 | 2.10 | 7.41 |
BNDX Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | 34 | 0.82 | 1.15 | 1.15 | 0.89 | 3.55 |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 16 | 0.18 | 0.36 | 1.05 | 0.29 | 1.11 |
VNQI Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF | 46 | 1.05 | 1.50 | 1.21 | 1.05 | 4.47 |
IDV iShares International Select Dividend ETF | 96 | 2.89 | 3.59 | 1.59 | 4.17 | 18.36 |
SHV iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF | 100 | 19.57 | 153.80 | 55.27 | 443.15 | 2,490.75 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
cash flow provided a 3.95% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 3.95% | 4.06% | 4.19% | 4.07% | 3.48% | 3.32% | 2.70% | 3.65% | 3.71% | 3.00% | 3.15% | 2.88% |
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SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.45% | 3.82% | 3.64% | 3.49% | 3.39% | 2.78% | 3.16% | 2.98% | 3.06% | 2.63% | 2.89% | 2.97% |
VYM Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 2.37% | 2.44% | 2.74% | 3.12% | 3.01% | 2.76% | 3.18% | 3.03% | 3.40% | 2.80% | 2.91% | 3.22% |
VTIP Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | 3.62% | 3.81% | 2.70% | 2.86% | 6.84% | 4.68% | 1.20% | 1.95% | 2.45% | 1.52% | 0.76% | 0.00% |
LQD iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | 4.54% | 4.48% | 4.45% | 3.99% | 3.30% | 2.30% | 2.66% | 3.29% | 3.67% | 3.10% | 3.34% | 3.47% |
IGIB iShares Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 4.74% | 4.59% | 4.41% | 3.78% | 3.04% | 2.52% | 2.74% | 3.44% | 3.41% | 2.51% | 2.45% | 2.51% |
BNDX Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | 4.47% | 4.39% | 4.18% | 4.42% | 1.51% | 3.74% | 1.11% | 3.40% | 3.01% | 2.23% | 1.89% | 1.63% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 3.86% | 3.92% | 3.85% | 3.95% | 3.91% | 2.56% | 3.93% | 3.39% | 4.74% | 4.23% | 4.82% | 3.92% |
VNQI Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF | 4.81% | 4.70% | 5.16% | 3.74% | 0.57% | 6.48% | 0.93% | 7.58% | 4.62% | 3.86% | 5.18% | 2.86% |
IDV iShares International Select Dividend ETF | 4.59% | 4.94% | 6.46% | 6.51% | 7.33% | 5.78% | 5.47% | 5.15% | 5.93% | 4.52% | 4.69% | 5.08% |
SHV iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF | 3.93% | 4.09% | 5.02% | 4.73% | 1.39% | 0.00% | 0.74% | 2.19% | 1.66% | 0.72% | 0.34% | 0.03% |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the cash flow. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the cash flow was 25.31%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 166 trading sessions.
The current cash flow drawdown is 3.60%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -25.31% | Feb 18, 2020 | 25 | Mar 23, 2020 | 166 | Nov 16, 2020 | 191 |
| -17.82% | Jan 5, 2022 | 194 | Oct 12, 2022 | 437 | Jul 11, 2024 | 631 |
| -8.43% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 36 | Feb 15, 2019 | 265 |
| -8.11% | Apr 29, 2015 | 83 | Aug 25, 2015 | 142 | Mar 18, 2016 | 225 |
| -7.62% | Dec 2, 2024 | 87 | Apr 8, 2025 | 28 | May 19, 2025 | 115 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 13 assets, with an effective number of assets of 12.96, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests that the portfolio's investments are spread across a variety of assets, indicating a well-diversified allocation. However, true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | SHV | BNDX | VTIP | IGIB | LQD | PFF | IDV | VNQI | VNQ | DVY | SCHD | VIG | VYM | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | -0.03 | 0.01 | 0.07 | 0.12 | 0.15 | 0.55 | 0.69 | 0.65 | 0.58 | 0.74 | 0.81 | 0.92 | 0.86 | 0.83 |
| SHV | -0.03 | 1.00 | 0.14 | 0.17 | 0.19 | 0.16 | 0.04 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.03 | -0.02 | -0.02 | -0.01 | -0.03 | 0.03 |
| BNDX | 0.01 | 0.14 | 1.00 | 0.39 | 0.67 | 0.67 | 0.25 | 0.00 | 0.11 | 0.19 | -0.00 | -0.02 | 0.03 | -0.02 | 0.18 |
| VTIP | 0.07 | 0.17 | 0.39 | 1.00 | 0.57 | 0.50 | 0.24 | 0.16 | 0.17 | 0.20 | 0.10 | 0.08 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.23 |
| IGIB | 0.12 | 0.19 | 0.67 | 0.57 | 1.00 | 0.91 | 0.39 | 0.15 | 0.23 | 0.31 | 0.12 | 0.10 | 0.15 | 0.09 | 0.33 |
| LQD | 0.15 | 0.16 | 0.67 | 0.50 | 0.91 | 1.00 | 0.42 | 0.16 | 0.24 | 0.32 | 0.14 | 0.12 | 0.17 | 0.12 | 0.36 |
| PFF | 0.55 | 0.04 | 0.25 | 0.24 | 0.39 | 0.42 | 1.00 | 0.49 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 0.54 | 0.52 | 0.66 |
| IDV | 0.69 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.16 | 0.15 | 0.16 | 0.49 | 1.00 | 0.77 | 0.50 | 0.69 | 0.70 | 0.68 | 0.73 | 0.81 |
| VNQI | 0.65 | 0.02 | 0.11 | 0.17 | 0.23 | 0.24 | 0.51 | 0.77 | 1.00 | 0.58 | 0.60 | 0.62 | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.80 |
| VNQ | 0.58 | 0.03 | 0.19 | 0.20 | 0.31 | 0.32 | 0.51 | 0.50 | 0.58 | 1.00 | 0.67 | 0.62 | 0.64 | 0.62 | 0.79 |
| DVY | 0.74 | -0.02 | -0.00 | 0.10 | 0.12 | 0.14 | 0.51 | 0.69 | 0.60 | 0.67 | 1.00 | 0.90 | 0.81 | 0.92 | 0.88 |
| SCHD | 0.81 | -0.02 | -0.02 | 0.08 | 0.10 | 0.12 | 0.49 | 0.70 | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0.90 | 1.00 | 0.89 | 0.95 | 0.88 |
| VIG | 0.92 | -0.01 | 0.03 | 0.07 | 0.15 | 0.17 | 0.54 | 0.68 | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.81 | 0.89 | 1.00 | 0.92 | 0.88 |
| VYM | 0.86 | -0.03 | -0.02 | 0.07 | 0.09 | 0.12 | 0.52 | 0.73 | 0.64 | 0.62 | 0.92 | 0.95 | 0.92 | 1.00 | 0.90 |
| Portfolio | 0.83 | 0.03 | 0.18 | 0.23 | 0.33 | 0.36 | 0.66 | 0.81 | 0.80 | 0.79 | 0.88 | 0.88 | 0.88 | 0.90 | 1.00 |